Unfortunately, this debacle was totally predictable. If regulators do not consult with users, then bad decisions are the likely outcome. In addition, it was always a stupid idea – and downright dangerous – to switch the directions and altitudes, increasing the risk of head on collisions.

Oz Runways has taken the unprecedented step to modify the Melbourne VTC Inset to reflect the SUP changes..
The new Melb VTC is not due to reflect these changes until May 2019 :(
I will definitely will renew my $100 sub to OzRwy…actually I don’t bother with official charts now anyway. I still rely heavily on my eyes all the same,

Is there any proposal afoot to re-print the maps immediately and provide free replacement maps for those who did the right thing and updated their maps to reflect the initial change? Perhaps that should be considered – as part of the cost of what was always a poor decision. If this is not done, then the officials responsible for the initial failure to consult may end up with blood on their hands.

Perhaps the staff writers should learn about UTC conversions during AEDT, when we are +11, the correct time for the SUP is 0300 not 0200 AEDT, something any of us would have been failed on in a CASA Exam